defenceless
adjectiveUK /dɪˈfensləs/
US /dɪˈfensləs/
Not able to protect yourself from danger.
The tiny bird was defenceless against the hungry cat.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having no weapons or means of fighting back.
The soldiers were defenceless after running out of ammunition.
3. Lacking any defence or excuse.
His defenceless position made it hard for him to argue.
4. Open to attack or criticism without protection.
The old castle stood defenceless after its walls crumbled.